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karlconnell · 01-17-2004, 09:22 AM

Pyro, I was just going to provide the same link to you as well. I forgot I had it book marked.

Starting with a 7,000 lb dry weight is much different than pulling 7,000 lbs wet, but I agree that the Titan would pull 7k wet just fine. Most of the mfr listed dry weights don't include options much less, 1 or 2 battery's, full propane tanks, hitch weight, etc. Once you starting adding those things plus your gear (ready to tow) you can easily get up to 8,500 lbs which I would not want to tow in the mountains. In addition, a 10-15% tongue weight on 8,500 lbs wouldn't leave you with much (if any) room for cargo, family, or other items you may want to throw in the back of the truck (particulary if you get the 4x4 crew cab).

Greasy, Depending on the configuration of your boat it probably has much less tongue weight than a travel trailer would have. A boat typically has much less drag as well...not like towing a big rolling box behind you. That's one big *** boat though...have fun!

Karl

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karlconnell Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ. Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pyro, I was just going to provide the same link to you as well. I forgot I had it book marked. Starting with a 7,000 lb dry weight is much different than pulling 7,000 lbs wet, but I agree that the Titan would pull 7k wet just fine. Most of the mfr listed dry weights don't include options much less, 1 or 2 battery's, full propane tanks, hitch weight, etc. Once you starting adding those things plus your gear (ready to tow) you can easily get up to 8,500 lbs which I would not want to tow in the mountains. In addition, a 10-15% tongue weight on 8,500 lbs wouldn't leave you with much (if any) room for cargo, family, or other items you may want to throw in the back of the truck (particulary if you get the 4x4 crew cab). Greasy, Depending on the configuration of your boat it probably has much less tongue weight than a travel trailer would have. A boat typically has much less drag as well...not like towing a big rolling box behind you. That's one big *** boat though...have fun! Karl __________________ 2004 Titan SE CC RWD, Canteen Big Tow Package Utility Bed Package SE Preferred Package Sliding Bed Extender Sliding Tool Box Hood Protector 2003 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 V8 2004 Arctic Fox 22H Travel Trailer Truck and RV Last edited by karlconnell; 01-17-2004 at 09:11 PM.